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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1911
Page
7
Unique necklace valued as a one of a kind, purchased in Germany, disappeared yesterday while Mrs George Stuemke of 149 East Mistletoe avenue was en route from the Moore building to Joske Bros. store. The pendant stones are multicolored and bright as diamonds.
An advertisement claims rheumatism is a blood disease and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure. It cites Mrs R F Browning of Lawrence Kansas praising the pills for restoring strength, easing joint pain, and improving sleep after two years of suffering. Other listed benefits include treatment of anemia chlorosis debility and after effects of the grip with six boxes priced at $2 50.
Community items include a Y M C A warning about fund-raising impostors, Easter services at New Jerusalem Swedenborg church with Rev Clyde W Broomlee, a Highland hall dance featuring the Carlos orchestra, the Gulf Coast Drilling company chartered to build irrigation works, and a medical discussion on infant foods led by Dr M A Forbes with local doctors present.
Precinct meetings are planned tonight for multiple wards as Citizens' ticket supporters organize. Speakers include Mayor candidates J B Webb and alderman hopefuls with local party leaders guiding turnout at various locations.
The society will skip the next Thursday meeting because of the carnival. Noonday Service in St Mark's Episcopal heard by large crowd with Rev. Wallace Carnahan. no service today. Chaplain John A Mills to speak at tomorrow's noonday service.
Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey delivered the principal speech at a Democratic League of Clubs banquet in Indianapolis urging democracy to resist privilege and special interests. Other speakers included George Harvey H B Ferguson Allen Albert John Temple Graves and Lee Cruce. W J Bryan canceled attendance due to the funeral of former Cleveland Mayor Tom L. Johnson in Brooklyn.
A 1909 letter from D R Ridenhour of Birmingham Alabama extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root noting relief from back pains burning urine sediment and kidney trouble after three bottles. Notarized statement attached and invitation to publish while urging readers to obtain samples and booklets from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
Sixty five members attended the San Antonio Real Estate Exchange luncheon at the St. Anthony hotel. Hall Street announced plans for an April 22 meeting to organize a state association. R H Wester reported entries in the beautiful yard contest and urged better lawn upkeep. W A McDuffee listed eight to ten properties for auction next Monday at 10 am. A W Thomas urged factory recruitment for San Antonio. Matt Russell praised exchange activity. No luncheon next Thursday due to carnival. most members will dine at Hot Wells April 22 with visiting dealers.
Herman Frasch of 321 Sharer street was thrown from his buggy when struck by a speeding automobile near Ninth street and Avenue C at about 7 30 last night. The buggy was wrecked and the car fled the scene. driver unseen, a man piloting and a woman in the rear seat.
A historic note reports a New York Herald article detailing a home made hair tonic to stimulate growth stop shedding and restore color. The recipe uses Bay Rum Lavona de Composee menthol crystals and optional To-Kalon Perfume with instructions to apply to the scalp twice daily.
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